Christmas Tree Lights Arrive at Finklea Electric
W L Finklea of Finklea Electric Company warns Christmas is near and urges customers to buy the new shipment of small and large bulb Christmas tree lights now. He notes the supply is limited and may not be replenished before decoration season. The store also promotes Philco Radios with delivery by Christmas and highlights new services including radio repair led by Ed Bevill and motor rewinding led by H A Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Finklea
Finklea Electric Company
West Fifth
Finklea
Finklea Electric
Philco Radio
Southwestern Public Service Company
Fifth
Polk
Ed Bevill
H. A. Sears
Sears and Emberton Electric Company
Southwest
Men Marry For Meals As Delis Replace Dining Out
Prices in some restaurants are so high that men are marrying and getting their meals from a deli catessen instead. The note reflects economic strain pushing frugal choices and social trends of dining habits.
Infra Red Ray In Tire Repairs
W T Elza of Bull Tire Co at 6th and Tyler touts infrared heat for tire repairs and new saw tooth tread molds. He says the process heats only the repair spot, preserves fabric, and can fix tractor, car, and truck tires plus welds soles to shoes using the same method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Elza
Bull Tire Company
6Th and
Tyler
6Th
Galileo did not invent the telescope but improved its use
The passage notes that while Galileo popularized and enhanced the telescope for astronomy, the first telescope was built in Hans Lippershey’s workshop, inspired by a toy crafted by an unknown boy apprentice.
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Galileo
Hans Lippershey
Thief Steals 54 Hives in Buenos Aires Heist
A burglar swiped 54 beehives with their bees in Buenos Aires. Police hope the suspect will lead them to the culprit. The incident raises concerns for local beekeepers seeking compensation and security improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Dobbs Trusses Bring Relief
The ad promotes Dobbs trusses for hernia relief with a local exclusive agent Prescription Laboratory at 512 Polk Street Ama rilo. It highlights two fitters Bill McClendon and Clyde Howell, a worldwide reach, a near million-dollar annual sales figure, and a free demonstration offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescription Laboratory
Polk Street
Amarilo
Bill McClendon
Clyde Howell
Panhandle
O. C. Dobbs
Dobbs
United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Ringing Ears Haunt Man In Chicago Robbery Note
In Chicago a lone armed man handed a note to a North Clark Street cafe cashier and demanded cash. The suspect identified as Lester Elvin Brown, 26, a Langston University PhD, said he was trying to revolutionize crime while mentioning tinnitus. Police jailed him without charge.
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Chicago
Clark Street
Frances Kanda
Langston
Okla
Hell
National Physical Laboratory Tests in Long Tank
The National Physical Laboratory at Teddington England operates a test tank 670 feet long and 30 wide for testing scale models of boats and ships to assess speed and seaworthiness.
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National Physical Laboratory
Teddington
England
Speed Ravey’s Watch Repair Center
Speed Ravey’s at Fourth and Taylor in Amarillo offers guaranteed watch repairs with two to three day service. The shop is among the Panhandle’s oldest established clock and watch repair centers and is nearly caught up on clock work, offering the same quick service for watches.
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Speed Ravey
Fourth and Taylor Streets
Amarillo
Panhandle
Speed’s Watch Repairs Adds Three Hour Crystal Fitting
Ravey’s introduces Watchmaster diagnostic tool for precise faults. Speed’s offers three hour crystal fitting service and ships Gotham Swiss wrist watches for men and women with expansion bands at 4.50. New radios, costume jewelry, birth stone rings, golf sets, frosted water sets, and hollow silverware also arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravey
Speed's
Ravey’s
Air Conditioners Get Weatherproof Covers From Western Awning
A real estate ad style message from Western Awning Company Amarillo promotes waterproof weather resistant covers for air conditioners both home and commercial. It claims easy fall on fall off installation protects units from rust and damage and blocks cold air inflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Awning Company
West Tenth Avenue
Amarillo
Cooling by Heating: Misleading Effect of Fans
A model explains that electric fans raise room temperature by circulating warm air rather than cooling. The body feels relief when a breeze from the fan carries heat away from the skin, though the air itself remains warm.
Shorter back aids Arabian horses with five lumbar vertebrae
Short backed Arabian horses possess five lumbar vertebrae, one fewer than other breeds, producing a shorter back better suited for bearing weight. This anatomical trait contributes to their ability to carry loads efficiently.
Palladium Insulating Coating Promises Long Life for Buildings
John Weeks Insulating Co of Amarillo offers Palladium weather proofing and Horn coatings to extend building life at low cost. The insulating mastic, applied in 1/8 to 3/8 inch coats, resists water, corrosion and temperature changes, suitable for tanks, pipes, ducts, and various structures.
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Weeks Insulating Company
East Tenth Avenue
Amarillo
Palladium
John Weeks Insulating Co
Jonn
Weaver Spinets At Band House Amarillo Pianos With Aluminum Key Arms
Amarillo Band House at 116 East Fifth Avenue offers Weaver Spinets and the Louis the XV Model. E L Smith operates the shop with 28 years in business and promotes patented action pianos offering concert grand touch and adjustable, serviceable keys.
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Amarillo
East Fifth Avenue
E. L. Smith
Weaver
York
Michigan University’s Move From Detroit to Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan was established in 1817 by the territorial legislature. It relocated from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837 when Michigan gained statehood.
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University of Michigan
Michigan
Detroit
Ann Arbor
You Can Shop Night Sunday at Mrs Huckabey’s Store
Mrs. Emma Huckabey operates a home clothing shop at 1107 North Johnson offering evenings and Sunday hours with free parking. The stock includes 125 women’s suits, about 200 dresses, skirts, blouses, children's wear, and numerous men’s suits and overcoats. Alteration services add tailored and machine buttonholes.
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Emma Huckabey
North Johnson
Huckabey
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Lerges
Charles Bates Skechester
V. J. Bromert
Ree Syster
M Killion
Westlith
Ladies Home Journal
Marshall Deaton
Woodland St
Amarillo Secretarial School
Mrs. Bese
Jefferson
T Foringer
Mgr
Stroud
Marie
J. Ernest Stroud Company
J. Ernest Stroud & Co
East Third
Ingersol Rand
Linde Oxygen
Union Carbide
GE Electric
South Plains
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Sinclair Products
GATES
Bull Tire Co
C.E
Cliff
Tri-State
Park Grady Nutt
Siem al Siz
Johnson Refrigeration Co
Art Graham
North Polk
Vpianos
Bucaser Association
Omana
Oliver Eakle Bidg. P.O. Box
A.J. Kelly
Texas
West Sixth
Wileman
Pres
Boston Greenhouse
Fillmore Florists
Weaver Spinets
Builders Headquarters
Mme-Sims Lumber Company
N. Polk
News-Globe
BINK
Indians
Potter County
Abstract & Title Co
Oliver Eakle
Aan
J. R. McDowell
Agle Co
Frank Wardle
Amarillo, Texas
H. J. Stephenson
Johnson-Price
Fillmore
Taylor St
Jack Phillips
W. Sixth
Wilson Battery
West
Gatlin Glass Company
East
Texas Audiphone Co
North
Travis Amarillo
Fairman Dee
P.O. Box
N. Johnson
John Weeks
Insulating CO
Hallmark
Amarillo Bookbindery
H. B. Vaughan
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